Is epsom salt foot Soak beneficial for Diabetic Feet? - Dr. Prashanth S Acharya

Epsom salt mixed with water, preferably warm water. If a person with diabetic foot soaks in it, it is very good for the same so that the skin, particularly which is already degenerating, can be soaked and remove it off. But many at times, if at all a person is also hypertensive, we have seen a slight increase in the blood pressure risen unknown. If it was a regular sodium chloride he would have got the explanation, but Epsom, yes it is a question mark. It is a question of slight increase it in, but nevertheless foot soaked in Epsom salt water is a very good solution for diabetic foot. Of course I have even seen one result in my personal cases, where I have seen that this process is good in neuropathic foot drop cases also to stimulate the nerves.

[valeriesanchez]

Helps the fluid retention in my feet.
Also very relaxing.
16 minute foot soak and I'm in heaven

[ooPreacherManoo]

Thank you, Doctor. I will give this a try for my foot regimen.

[familylifetoo]

Super important have someone pat dry your whole feet. In-between toes etc air dry them also make sure they are fully dry no rubbing just pat dry then put clean white (not too tight) socks on. Make sure foot is dry between toes. White socks are good because if you bleed or get a cut you can see where it's coming from as diabetics sometimes can't feel pain of a cut

[kamalarao]

Dear Doctor, I am diabetic and wish to use Epsom salt for my feet. Although you said its good for diabetics, you have not given the measurement for the salt and water. As you know we have be careful, I will appreciate if you can advice. Than you so much.

[familylifetoo]

Make sure you test the water tempature with your back of you hand . Not hot not cold but warm not hot!! Also use little bit of Epsom maybe 2 tea spoons for a basin. A tiny drop of the soap. Like 1/4 a teaspoon or less soap for a big basin

[familylifetoo]

I agree but they are telling me to do dry wraps for a pressure sore. I feel the Epsom salt foot soak for 20 minutes maybe 1x or 2x a week ..
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[fernandoborja]

He is a doctor and for him feet soaked into warm h2o woth spalm salt is okey...some doctors say no...just follow what you think is best for you....

[juanaragon]

I have been told by other doctors NOT to soak my feet in Epson salt if I have diabetes. Now this doctor is saying is good to do so. WTH??

[ajit-naruka]

Tq sir. I start the apsom slt foot bth.

[kiransharma]

please doctors suggest some medicine for thyroid

[DeepakHamal-fp]

My hands my foot are too barning so what can ido plese tell me